A/N: I don't own DBZ. This story is AU… So that gives me free range on how they behave. Be warned spelling and grammar mistakes will be found. ALWAYS! Warning, this is a Yaoi-ai male/male coupling, also swearing and so on so forth. If you don't like it then don't read; simple hey! Rated R.

"A Saiyanjin Lullaby"

Chapter 14

"I don't believe you let him do THAT!" I sat on the large bed at CC with my legs cross. Bulma was just fishing her examination of me. My lover was pacing the floor in front of me still heated up about the whole incident. He hadn't lost any of his fire for the last two hours. I was stunned into silence feeling bad. Everything was a mess because of my ignorance. But Bulma snapped in my defence and said… I wasn't told. I went to agree totally with that but the look I received from Vegeta, I decide against it … I like my heart beating the way it is.

I was getting all of Vegeta's fiery temper blown straight in my face. His words were worse than any of his punches ever were. I just sat there submissively, and waited for him to stop. I mean he has to stop sometime … right! He has to BREATHE; well one would think.

"Do you understand ME?! Don't let HIM or anyone other than ME! Do that to you BOY!"

Geez, I heard that the first time you said it, and I tried to say sorry a thousand times already. I noticed he actually stopped long enough for me to answer him this time. I lifted my eyes cautiously to see my prince staring right back at me. I cringed. I would cry if I thought it would get me out of this. But that's a baby's way out… but hey the way he was looking at me right now. I would sink that low.  I took defeat breath. "Yes Geta, I understand. I won't let anyone do that again until it's the right time."

"AND!"

"And, you are the only one who is allowed to feed the ki to our cub." Geez, I heard you already. I didn't know it could have hurt the cub, nor that it could have forced me into a premature labour. If I had known that I would have stopped it. He had been spitting chips over that fact alone for the first hour of the lecture. To make it worse, apparently, it's very important for the father to feed the ki to his cub from the sixth month up; which is in a few weeks for me.

I was also told that it forms a strong bond between the parent and child. It also helps the cub gain the extra energy that is needed for its growth. The extra energy need that I as Kyariaa can't always provide. Apparently Trunks never received that and that's why they never bonded as well as they could have. Bulma used another method to contain his healthy growth spurt. What made it worse is that the cub has now tasted pieces of Piccolo ki and Vegeta is …PISSED AS over this fact. Now there is a good chance that the cub is going to bond to my old mentor. I do know how to screw things, hey?

Vegeta glared at Bulma again. Those two have being battling it out silently with their facial threats the whole time. I would have found it all amusing if I wasn't so upset with myself.  Bulma was just about to leave when she leaned over and cupped my cheeks before give me a kiss on the forehead. She brushed away a lock from eyes. "I'll be downstairs sweetie. Call me when the asshole here is gone." She purred before giving one last fire glare in Vegeta's direction.

I didn't look up from my lap when Vegeta slammed the door behind her, nearly knocking it off its hinges, and making me JUMP in the process. Startled and scared I bit my bottom lip trying to hold back the tears. In the silence I heard Vegeta groan before he moved over onto the bed and closer to me. That was it I lost it I cried like baby! SPARE ME … I was upset so keep your opinions to yourself.

Vegeta brought me into his lap, rocked and cradled me in his strong arms. I think he needed this hug as much I need it. "Koi I know I should have said something earlier." I just nodded. I was in total agreement with that. I would have even punched him one if I was feeling more up to it. But I was too busy crying so my words were being shocked down. "I suppose there is a lot that you need to know about what you are to expect with this pregnancy." One thing immediately comes to mind but… I'm not saying it. 

Vegeta leaned back on the headboard bringing me with him and I rested my head on his chest as he petted my hair. It was very soothing lying there with his bond now open with a flow of positiveness and loving. I'm so glad he closed off his side of the bond back when he was yelling at me. "Koi when the time comes for the birth…" I so wanted to stick my fingers in my ears and sing something any melody but I composed myself stopping that impulse.

"When it is time for the baby you will experience a lot of pain…" Oh I soooo didn't want to hear that. "What's happening is, when it's time, the cub's ki will increase dramatically and will keep rising inside you. Well it's like its trying to claw its way out." Oh how did that song go again….lalalalal.  I think I'm going to die in this horror move; the one I now find myself stuck in or maybe I didn't hear right.

Vegeta could feel me tense up.  "It's not going to happen that way koi. I'm here."

I heard a meek timid whisper, which surprised me because it was mine. "If your not here…?"

"Well then it would … well you would. Awww koi I won't lie to you; it wouldn't be pretty…" Okay I'm officially freaked out of my brain here!

Vegeta sighed I don't even think he meant that to come out the way it did. "Look you being a Kyariaa (Carrier) your body is designed for this type of extreme pain."

I sat up and shifted so that I was now facing him completely. His eyes locked onto mine. "Vegeta just tell me how it comes to be born, nothing else. Not in any graphic detail just how do Saiyan males give birth? Does it claw its way out or what?" I hope not.

"I'll have too …" I was paling faster than a stab to the heart. Vegeta noticed I was freaking out. He leaned over and lifted my t-shirt up and tugged on my boxers, lowering them just a little. I watched as he ran his finger just below where my waistband was, where, my swollen belly ended. "I'll cut with my ki along this path before the cub can get chance to cause any type of damage." I could feel my eyes snap wide, horrified. I could still hear his voice. "Before it can … rip away…" Right that did it. I'm OUT of HERE!

"BOY!" Vegeta sprung off the bed and snatched me as I went to reach for the door. I was grabbed from behind. He was holding me back in an arm lock. I squirmed and kicked trying to get him to release me. I tried to worm my arms free so I could send a fist flying his way but he held me up off the ground. I squirmed and yelled sending abusive langue his way. Even the ones I learnt in his native tongue, just so he got the message I wanted OUT! In my attempt to kick him I got the door instead and made a descent size hole through it. 

I heard dad outside yelling 'what's wrong'. The door opened with Vegeta still trying to hold me down. Eventually he threw me face down on the bed, gently, in his own way of course. He held me down pulling my arms further up behind me; straddled my thighs. Stopping me from hurting myself I suppose; being restricted with little movement.

I could hear Goten behind me asking dad why was I so upset and what was Vegeta doing to me; all this over my colourful lingo. You could say I wasn't taking this whole thing too well. The next thing I heard was Vegeta yelling for Trunks to go and find his mum. I tried to power up. And I surprised myself I actually did, thank you Piccolo.

I could feel myself reaching gold and I now had dad holding me down as well. I could vaguely hear Vegeta cursing and yelling for Bulma over Goten's crying. Dad was telling my brother to leave but he wouldn't. He wanted to know what was going on. And I wanted OUT! Finally a rush of raw power flooded through my veins and I was able to reach gold. I had broken loss from their grip sending them all flying backwards ploughing them into the wall behind me.

I spun around, took one look at them and saw Goten in tears. As much as I love my brother I wanted out. Vegeta and my dad were scrambling to their feet faster than a rabbit on heat or is that Saiyan? I don't have time for this. I rushed passed my little bro and raced at Saiyan speed down the hall. I don't know if my feet were touching the ground, but I came to skidding stop just a few feet from the stairs as my dad materialised in front of me. DAMN!

I sprung around to see Vegeta behind me Shit! "Gohan calm down before you get hurt!" Dad was doing his best but it wasn't good enough. I swung around to see Vegeta getting too close for my liking. As he sprung forward I broke open Trunks door. CRUNCH I stepped on, and broke his playstation in my haste to get over to the other side of the room ...sorry Trunks I owe you.

I heard both my dad and Vegeta swear, but hey I was out of here. I took off out the window… Oh shit, I can't fly! Three stories up and now I remember. I found myself falling like lead balloon. I heard nothing but the wind whistling past my ears. Eyes squinted closed, I waited for the ground to rise up and hit me in the face.

Millimetres from my fate a gold light materialised and I was swept up and was heading away from the impact. I opened my eyes to see my dad with Vegeta on his heels. Dad shifted so he could lower me down on the lawn. Thankful as I was that I didn't end up in million one pieces, I wasn't going to stand around for this lecture.

I powered up and, with everything I had left, pushed myself out of my dad's grasp. I was too quick; he wasn't expecting it. They both lowered as I scrambled to catch my footing. I could see Goten lowering behind dad and Vegeta. Kami they are all ganging up on me! I looked up to see Trunks with his mum in his small arms lowering her down. He must have just got upstairs when this happened.

They were all in front of me looking concerned and, possibly, a number of other emotions running through them as well. I don't know what else but Goten looked frightened. I backed away not taking my eyes off them. Then I felt sharp, painful stab at my belly. I winced and clutched my stomach as quick as it appeared it left. Vegeta's eyes shot wide and he rushed forwarded but I raised my free hand to stop him, and it did. Then it happened again and I winced. I nearly doubled over with the pain. Kami it HURTS! Bulma rushed over looking real worried.  "GONAN, POWER DOWN!"

"BRAT! DO WHAT SHE SAID!" Vegeta took another step forward. He looked frantic. I had never seen him like that. I was seeing double by now and both my hands were permanently wrapped around my stomach. The pain was unbearable. I dropped to my knees and I could feel the power bleeding out of me as I changed back. I collapsed and fell on my side in a tight ball. The next thing I knew, everyone was leaning over me. Someone, I think it was Vegeta, yes it was him, picked me up. He held me tight against his chest. He was carrying me rushing towards the house with everyone racing behind him. The pain was UNBEARABLE!

I moaned out my distress, still clutching my stomach, my eyes just slits now as I watched them take me into Bulma's lab where Vegeta put me down on the examination table. Dad grabbed both boys and dragged them out. I saw him reluctantly leave and close the door behind him. "Boy, listen to ME! Centre your ki on the cub … channel it and calm it down. I can't help you with his. It's too early and it would make things worse! Our cub is in distress and you are heading into labour!"

"I-I … c-can't." My breathing was catching, coming in short breaths.

"I won't lose BOTH of YOU! Now DO IT!"

"I … I can't … Arrrrrrrrrgh!" My eyes squeezed shut tight with the pain. It was nothing like I had ever experienced before. Death would have been more welcoming than this.

Vegeta was holding onto me. His touch was nearly invisible over the pain. "DAMN IT BOY! If you … Shit! I can't help YOU! You have to do THIS! DAMN IT!!" I looked up my eyes were not hiding any of the pain I was feeling. I locked into Vegeta's sights and saw that he was terrified.

Tears were swirling, rising in his dark pearls.  Another hot wave of pain unleashed its self forcing me to kick out at the table and arch my back. A lung wrenching screamed was forced out of me with my eyes now squeezed tight. Bulma was fussing over me. I don't know what she was doing but I could vaguely hear stuff moving hastily around me. What felt like years of being ripped apart slowly eased and I was able to lower myself back down on the table. I forced my eyes to reopen.

I saw Vegeta with both his hands over mine he was staring right into my soul. He had opened up his side of our bond to feel everything I was feeling. It's a wonder he was not rolling on the floor in agony with me; the pain was that intense and I had no control over my side of the bond at all.

I didn't want him to have to feel this. I knew the only way was for me to some how take control over the situation. With that said another hot wave was flooding inside of me. Tears were spilling over onto my cheek as I braced myself. Vegeta held my hand tight ready with me. Then it came with full vengeance. My back arched its self off the table completely.

I came back down rolling in agony. My jaw was locked tight from screaming my lungs out. It was some time before it eased enough that I could open my eyes again. I saw Vegeta had doubled over with the pain this time and clutching the table at my side. The pain he was feeling had come through from our bond. His eyes said it all I knew he had felt everything I just did. He slowly got some form of control and moved closer to me his breathing was just as laboured as mine.

He whispered.  "Y-you h-have … too!"

I understood and I nodded because that was all I could do. No sooner I did this.

"Arrrrrgh … kaaammmmiiiiiiii …" Not another one, please just let me die! Vegeta squeezed my hand. I reopen my eyes and tried to focus my ki. The pain was unbelievable. I heard Vegeta choke back a scream himself before his head lowered as he fought with the pain. He gripped my hand to let me know he was still there as the razer hot blade went through us both.

I thought I was going to black out this time that was how intense it was. That was before I heard Vegeta inside my head whispering to me to be strong and he loves me. That's when I went on my search for some kind of focus, courage deep within me. It was the same place I would go when mum used to try and hurt me the same place I went when anyone tried to hurt me.

I felt it; it was only small at first as I reached further inside me and gathered up each thread, each strand of strength I had left. I felt Vegeta's grip tighten, pulling me back away from the pain when it struck in full force. I focused like Piccolo had taught me all those years ago, and fell into my trance.

Kami this had better work. I focused on a single point. I visualised a tiny place that was void of any pain. It was a miracle that I found any place at all. I then centred it over the cub and channelled what ki I had into that spot; added that with what calm thoughts I could deliver. I tried to increase my energy through my hands and I felt a small amount of warmth from my ki just a thread at first.

I slowly relaxed my tensed muscles as the ki grew stronger with each second. I felt it start to work as the baby was settling with the vibrating from my ki. It was soothing the young one like a mother's song would calm an infant to sleep. It was working but it took all my focus. I couldn't hear or feel anything beyond what I was doing. I locked myself in the state that piccolo had once taught me decade ago; sinking fast into the depths of it's dark realm, a void of all things.

~~~ (1)

I woke up with a start, gasping for air and clutching at my neck. Shit was it just a dream? Sweat was pouring from my face and my breathing was short. Kami, what a nightmare. I couldn't believe it! Frieza, after all these years! And to think I would dream about him. Kami, he still haunts my nightmares.

I was shaking, trembling and my hand never left my neck. It was just a dream, a bad dream I chanted under my breath. My sights shifted and fixed on someone peering from the shadows. My body tensed and I was transfixed on that one point of the room. I was scared, shaking and I couldn't think clearly. Kami please don't let it be true!

Locked in fear, I watched as the form came from the shadows. It was then I saw my lover, my Vegeta, move out of the corner. I choked back a cry, my hands stretched out. He came and hugged me tight, stroking my back and rocking me, comforting me. "Shh… it's all right."  

I relaxed some. My muscles released some of their stress as I let my body sink back and rest on the pillow. It was all just a dream a horrible nightmare.

"Geta." My voice didn't even sound like me. It was a hash dry whisper. My whole body felt like it weighed a tonne.

"Koi." Vegeta grabbed a chair. It was the only sound in the room. It must be late. I noticed I was in the lab still but on a bed now. There were some flowers next to the lamp. It looked like Goten been in the garden again.

My sights turned back to him as he moved closer to me. He sat down lifting my lead weight hand and held with all the love he had before reaching over and kissing me tenderly. With the start I woke up. I was feeling dizzy and a little groggy now. I was battling with my half closed eyelids to stay awake; so sleepy. He smiled. "You are a pest!"

I would have laughed if I had the energy. He must have guessed that was the case he laughed for me. I tried to speak. "H-how's… "

He pressed his finger to my lips seeing my concern. "The little one is doing well. Believe it or not you prevented a miscarriage. If you didn't step in when you did I could have lost both of you. And I have come to the conclusion, as much as a pain in the ass you are, I could never live without you."

"C-crawler."   I whispered. Then my mood changed remembering how it was my fault in the first place. The realisation that I could have killed the baby hurt. "I…I…'

"Forget it! ' He moved closer still, if that was possible, and brushed away a lock from face with his free hand. My eyes fixed with his own as I sent all the loving I could his way.

A serous expression washed over his face that reached his dark orbs. "Koi, you scared me when your fever wouldn't break. I haven't been that worried about anyone before. Just knowing you're here now and the cub is fine…"

"I'm so sorry…." I tried to speak out the pain I felt for causing this.

"Shhh … It's okay. I'm just glad you're alright, and now you know what will happen if you power up again." He whispered. That's for sure I doubt I'll be doing that ever again; even after the baby's born. I never want to experience that type pain again. Vegeta just sat with me that night, nursing and taking care of me and most of importantly, loving me.

~~~

It was a week before I had the energy to get out of bed and move around. But they wouldn't let me go back home just yet. Dr Bulma's, huh…orders and I'm sure Vegeta was behind it too. Hell all of them. I apologised to both Goten and Trunks when they came to visit me the next morning.

Sharpener rang a couple of times, so did Videl and Eraser. They were told that it would be at least another week or so before I would be back at school. I was thankful as I was too drained to talk to them. As much as I love them I need my family, the people who are dearest to me.

Piccolo visited me a few times. That was nice but, hehehe, Vegeta was watching him like a hawk. I found it all slightly amusing; so did Piccolo as we shared a quiet joke at my darling prince's expense. Not a nasty one, but we were both amused at the protectiveness of Vegeta and what lengths he would go to keep an eye on me. Piccolo was playing on it. I swear Vegeta had never been on his feet so much in his life trying to keep out of my sight while spying on us.

Piccolo left feeling pretty damn good about the whole thing and I had a permanent smile on my face. Vegeta kept asking what was so funny? I wouldn't dare say YOU! Hehehe I had time to talk to dad. It seems again my fertile imagination put more than there was. Yes they were lovers for a short time, but Vegeta had broken it off saying it wasn't meant to be.

He wasn't in love. He was driven by loneliness for his own kind. Dad was hurt of course and confused. He found then he never really felt the same way about mum after that. He said he couldn't explain but he thinks mum was suspicious of his relationship with Vegeta. That explains a few things for me. It was probably on one of those many days she would take it out on me! But I wasn't going to say that to him. He would blame himself and as much as it all hurt I love my dad more than anything. He is still my idol, though I would have to say my hero is my love, my prince Vegeta.

Dad explained to me that the relationship between him and Vegeta was always a bit awkward after that. He told me that he knew the relationship wouldn't work after a while, though dad was worried that Vegeta would end up tossing me aside, but after everything that had recently happened he didn't believe that was the case now. He even seemed to be getting on with him these last few days. They spar a lot more and they enjoy it instead of trying to kill each other; well not much. I'm glad we talked and sorted it things out.

I felt like a fool with the way I acted with everything. It's just something I didn't expect, or wanted to believe. I suppose it's selfish of me to want to believe I was his first. Yeah, I know silly, but hey, when it's your first real love you like to believe in such things as fairy tail relationships. After everything in my life I would dream of the perfect romance. Maybe I'm young in my thoughts or just desperate to be held and loved buy someone who would cherish me and love me like no other has. And to have such a handsome man pick me, I thought all my dreams have had came true!

I was also feeling like a total fool about the whole baby thing. It just blew my mind! I felt like I was trapped in a horror movie! I still don't like thinking about it, hoping for some sort of a miracle would happen. Hoping the baby would come in Mrs Brief's vegetable garden or even a stork would come down from the heavens and hand the cub over that way. We can only hope. 

I spent most of my time out in the warm sun in my t-shirt and my favourite sweatpants. I didn't see the need to dress up. I was tired and little sore and I wanted to be comfortable. I have added a few more pounds, not that I look fat. Vegeta teases me by saying I'm having a rabbit. I glare at him and it just makes him laugh more. I'm glad I'm of some amusement for him I hear the snickering from the others when he calls me thumper from Bambi.

Ha-ha-ha …not funny! I don't care how much they laugh; Trunks goes around with Goten whistling the tune from Bambi. If there is one? That seems to crack everyone up all the time. Bulma ends up apologising because she can't help but laugh.     

Well I'm not laughing; maybe a little, but hey I not going to tell them that. By the end of the second week I was nearly feeling up to my normal weak self…HUH. I have talked to Sharpener a few times on the phone and on line, catching up on what's happening. Nothing out of the ordinary only MATT got himself suspended for a whole MONTH! HUH. I laughed myself into a stich when I heard that. The idiot! He was caught smoking pot in the boy's toilets. The funny thing was he had got himself so high he didn't know how to unlock the cubical door. HELL he couldn't find the DOOR!! Hehehe Owww that hurts!

Videl was banned from having a party for a few weeks by her father when he had came home unexpectedly. Only to find the house had being taken over by teenagers. The worse part was Ryan had being caught in her room… OUCH! Hah, poor kid she had been on the phone bitching ever since it happened.

Bulma leaves the answering machine on now. Dad has finally let it loose that I'm pregnant to the rest of the Z team. Plus Bulma has been talking about that BLASTED party again so I can be paraded to everyone. She picked my birthday for it which is not that far away and Sharpener has been invited since he now knows about me. Poor guy; he won't know what hit him if there is karaoke and Krillin sings 'Over the rainbow' or whatever he likes to sing now days. Pity it's not something from any of the cool bands instead of something that should have being buried a long time ago.   

Vegeta is counting down with loads of enthusiasm. It is a week and half before he can help me feed Jr his ki. He's eager to erase all of Piccolo's ki of course! He planed on smothering the baby with his own ki. It has becomes a master plan of his that I have to alert him as soon as I feel the first kick! Apparently for every Saiyan-jin it's the same; six months the cubs kick and it supposed be a doosie; like the cub is after a home run or something. Anyway when that happens I'm supposed to yell, scream and bellow out his name. He will literally materialise on the spot, Sayain speed. Maybe dad's taught him how he does it, I don't know. 

He is really excited about this and I find it fun to use the threat of what if Piccolo is closer. Hahaha … Well that didn't go down so well. He has no sense of humour… I SWEAR IT! But call me evil or whatever. Something that has become my friend lately is the word, 'blackmail'.

Oh the power of it! Wicked, I know but hey it works and with Piccolo hanging around a lot lately, it works very well. I don't have to leave my bed if I don't want too. I now have the TV permanently in our room and I can eat my chocolate chips cookies in bed. Now that's something I was never allowed to do before. It's killing him but hey I'm a quick learner and have mastered this kind of bribery. He grumbles when he finds crumbs in the bed but he keeps it to himself. Huh, this is so much fun. What else could I do? Mmmm I'll have to think on it.

~~~

I have now been away from school for three weeks, well close to it and not that far away from bub kicking me, apparently. Vegeta tells me every morning, like clockwork, how long I have to go. Geez thanks. I'll have to find something else to blackmail him with to shut him up.

I'm missing my friends and school now. The days have been pretty much the same, long and drawn. I do most of my assignments on the Net. We have teed it up with the school to do my work online. I would have had to do it this way soon, with the pregnancy, anyway. But I'll stay at school as long as I think I can get away with it.

The house was quiet tonight. Bulma was visiting her parents and won't be back until tomorrow night. Dad and Vegeta spend most of their time in the GR and that's probably where they are now. I haven't taken much note. The kids are in their room plotting and planning their next prank. I, on the other hand, was on my laptop going over some stuff snooping around on the Net. I was also chatting with none other than detective Rogers. He had mentioned he goes on line after work and on weekends whenever he gets a chance. I found this out when they found that stuff in Edwards' garage; videos and stuff. Well, June Stevens, the social worker, suggested on line chat since we sort of got on and I think Rogers was hoping I might open up more to him this way.

I agree and gave my details. I couldn't but snicker at his chat name likewise he raised a brow to mine. And since I started talking to him a little over month ago we have become friends. He's not half bad, for a cop that is. So anyway, here I am, in my pj's after my shower sitting on our bed with a packet of chocolate chips cookies at my side. Chatting, to 'The bitch' (Videl) who just left on a date with Ryan without her dad knowing. So that just left me with Sharpener and Rogers. 

Do I make you horny?:    did the bitch say what show they going 2 c?

Ojii playtoy:    no she didn't and i forgot to ask

Kinky Cop:    so that's her?

Ojii playtoy:    yep, that's her, she'll probably be back later tonight.

Do I make you horny?:     hey guys have u seen "Underworld"? It was totally AWSOME!!

Kinky Cop:    yep, last weekend. Going 2 get the DVD when it comes out.

Ojii playtoy:    haven't seen it yet but I'll drag Bambi with me when I do.  

Kinky Cop:     So is this Bambi cute?   u don't say much about her

Do I make you horny?:    yeah "she's" real cute… lol

Ojii playtoy:    :-P …very cute and got a cute ass 2  boot *giggles*

Kinky Cop:    :-/ so u 2 dating?

Do I make you horny?:   u better believe they are.  ;-) BIG time!! 

Ojii playtoy:   :P

Kinky Cop:    So?

Ojii playtoy: …

Do I make you horny?:   Hey, I've got a lyric for u dude. U think it'll be a big hit? Horny Bambi with a boner jumps on thumper they wrestled and dance and out pops baby …

Ojii playtoy:    rotfl

Kinky Cop:  I'm lost?

Do I make you horny?:      sorry man I had 2 say it

Kinky Cop:   I didn't get it   

Ojii playtoy:    private joke  ; )

Do I make you horny?:    very, lol

Kinky Cop:    k  

Ojii playtoy:     look guys ttyl k.    

Do I make you horny?:    k dude don't do anything I wouldn't do ; )

Kinky Cop:    Hey, I'll e-mail u about that stuff I was telling u about K

Ojii playtoy:   kewl   

I signed off and put my laptop, which Bulma bought for me, on the dresser and left the room. I walked bare foot down the hall towards the chibi's room. Ever so quietly I peeked through the gap of the door to see Trunks and Goten on their new playstation; that I bought to replace the last one I broke.

Unfortunately now Trunks and Goten have a sign on the door that reads 'Gohan zone'. I'm not allowed to step through their door. Sigh, I said sorry and bought the latest games to add to their hours of fun. But still I'm voted out. There is even a very rough picture of me on the door that Goten drew with a big red marker running across it making their point clear.

Bulma told me to cheer up. She said they would pull it down with in few days. That was over a week ago. Oh well, at least they like their new games and it keeps them out of trouble. I continued to walk past their room and headed for the stairs; padded my way down into the living room where I could hear voices. I scanned and found Krillin and Yamacha signature with Piccolo's. "Cool." I picked up pace, still in my black silk pjs, my rabbit size belly was showing. I was just starting to look pregnant. My hair was it usual black mess. I have sort of let it grow. Haven't got around to cutting it yet since I haven't been back at school and, like normal, my hair grows real fast. It's at that messy stage. Too short to tie back and so long that it gets in your eyes, which it tends to do quite a lot. I brushed my long bands back from my eyes.   

As my feet touched the soft navy blue carpet my smile brightened. They were all chatting out on the balcony with my dad. Vegeta was nowhere to be seen. "Hi guys." I waved as I walked up to them.

"Gohan, how are you man!" Yamacha called. He stood up, came around and pulled me into a tight hug. He'd being drinking.

"Great." I chirped. I could smell the alcohol on him.

"Bro!" Krillin stood up and came over for his hug after Yamacha slowly pulled away.

I returned the greeting and broke away and walked over to my green mentor.

"Kid."

"Piccolo, I didn't know you guys were coming over tonight." I pulled up a chair and sat down between dad and my old mentor. The others were opposite us with their drinks in front of them. The sun was long gone and the gentle cool breeze was comfortably rustling at my hair.

Dad was in his elements having his old friend around him. He always looks brighter and chirpy when they are round; full of corny jokes. Sometimes I wonder if it is all just for show. I know my dad is very strong person and he can come off very friendly. That's if you haven't pissed him off that is. But I also see him troubled and confused. He keeps his problems bottled inside. He looks lonely. It hurts to see him like that. I never know what to say or how to make things right for him.

Dad looked at me and smiled. "They just dropped in. They got Bulma's invitation and thought they would make an early visit to see what you wanted for presents.

"Already? Gee… But hey guys you don't have to. I don't need anything." I said steeling a bit of dads drink that was sitting in front of him. He frowned but let me take it. It was just beer. Dad doesn't mind it and neither does Vegeta. They can drink the stuff and it doesn't really affect them. I, on the other hand, can get very tipsy with the stuff. And with bub and all I have to take it easy on the drink, but its okay every now and then. I overheard Vegeta talking about brewing a real drink, a Saiyan beer. It sounds horrible. I won't go into what goes in it, but trust me you, don't won't to know.

This was the first time in about a year or so that I had seen Yamacha. I noticed his eyes kept wandering to my belly. He was trying to do his best not to stare. I could see Krillin doing the same. I was a little uncomfortable but I understood it's not every day you see guy carrying. I still feel uncomfortable about the whole thing outside family and Piccolo knowing. They are both curious about the whole thing.

They find Saiyan-jin fascinating whether we are demi or full bloods. We never stop amazing these guys. Now, if our friends were like this, what would the rest of the world be like? We would be lab rats. Just then I was feeling a little uncomfortable and weird and my expression must have shown it. Dad looked over at me. "Are you all right son?"

I had to think about it for second. "Yeah I'm fine." I think… It was just weird sensation but it is gone now. I can't explain it because I never felt anything like it before. I continued to talking to them about this and that, the party mostly and the old times. Some times Piccolo would put his pennies worth in disagreeing with some things when the guys try to push him into a friendly fight. Piccolo just rolled his eyes and looked over at me. I smirked back. 

"You're getting too much like him, kid!" He said

"Him? Geta you mean?"

"Hey, I'll never get use to that, man." Yamacha said with Krillin laughing.

"The name Geta is so not him." Krillin smirked. They both agreed so did dad. Piccolo just nodded he found it amusing. I was getting a little sleepy. As I listened I looked past them over the railing to see the light still on in the GR. Vegeta was pushing in some extra time I'd say. Dad would have been there too if it wasn't for his visitors.

I turned when Yamacha asked about how it feels to be pregnant with Vegeta's kid and all. How do you explain that? "Well its little nerve racking as far as the pregnancy goes but I'm cool with it, and with it being Geta's… I mean, I'm wearing his signature and all, so I'm kind of married if you like." I wasn't sure what he meant about it been Vegeta's child, like it was bad thing or something.   

He gave me look that I wasn't sure if it was rehearsed, but he was watching his step with dad and piccolo around. It helped knowing Vegeta was in ear shot. That probably made whatever he was going to say next be dismissed.  

"I hear Bulma has sent an invitation into Mirai Trunks time." Krillin raised a brow our way to see if he had heard right as he put his glass down.

"What?" My jaw dropped. Geez it's been a few months since I have seen him I wonder if he will come? I hope Vegeta's cool with it. But Bulma must have asked him before sending it. She wouldn't want all her hard work being ki blasted away.

"That was supposed to be a surprise Krillin! Bulma won't be too happy." Dad said looking at my stunned expression.

"Ah, sorry bro, don't tell her. Please! "Krillin pleaded

I laughed. "It's cool. I'll act all shocked like when he arrives and she won't know a thing! That's if he does come…"

"Mirai Trunks will be here, he won't want to miss out on this." Krillin chuckled nervously relieved he wasn't going to get into trouble over this.

"It would be good to see him again." Dad said smiling at me. 

I smiled. It is great having dad here.

"Have you decided when you're coming back to live with us?" Krillin asked. My brows rose I looked over at dad a little shocked and confused. Dad's eyes lock with my own. He sighed and shook his head.

"No… not just yet." Dad turned to me with his eyes sadden I don't think he wanted me to know. 

"Dad what's this about? I thought you where happy here?" I asked, my eyes lit with concern.

"I am it's just… Well I have been thinking. I need to find place where I won't be in Bulma's way and in Vegeta's and your face all the time."

"Dad you're not in our faces. We love having you here. I love you being here and so does Goten!... Is it because of everything that has happened… with Geta and all … I mean … Well, because I told you I was totally cool with it?"

"Son, don't get yourself worked up over this. I just was talking to the guys about finding a place of my own, that's all, and Master Roshi suggested I move back there."

"You're not leaving for good then? You're not getting the urge to leave us?" *me*

"You worry too much. Let's talk about it later, okay." I weakly agreed to drop the subject, only because it was getting dad all worked up as well. This has always been a touchy subject with us both. I don't want to see him go and I never have. I was at least hoping he wanted to stay to see his grandkid. Maybe I was being my usual hopeful self when it came to my dad.   

The rest of the time was spent chit-chatting about anything. I was feeling a little down and lost in my own thoughts when they were broken.  

"Here you go Gohan." I looked up just as Yamacha put down a beer in front of me.

I smiled. "Thanks." Not seeing the disproving looks I was receiving from dad. If I did I would have noticed the one Piccolo gave me as well. Yamacha was half way from been totally drunk so he never saw them either. Krillin was now talking about what had being happening over on Master Roshi's island. 

Yamacha leaned over the table and whispered to me as I took a sip of my drink. He was asking me stuff about school and eventually Edwards was brought up. I unconsciously downed the rest of my drink in gulps.

He leaned further over the table as the rest got into a loud discussion about Hercule wanting a Martial Arts Tournament to show off his strength as being the world's champ.  "So he didn't do anything?" Yamacha asked me.

I wasn't enjoying this conversation. "No."

"So it must be tough at school." He pushed on. Where was this leading?

"Yeah, you could kind say that." I lowered my voice looking at the empty bottle now clasped in my hand. "Look, I need a drink. I'll be right back." I said as I pushed my chair back and stood up. I walked towards the kitchen when I got there I felt someone behind me. I turned to see Yamacha. "Oh, did you want a drink too?" I asked as I walked in and opened the fridge.

Yamacha came up behind me and plonked himself up on the cabinet next to me and the fridge. "So what's it like?"

"What's what like?" I frowned as I got another bottle.

"Being Vegeta's mate and having his kid?" Yamacha asked curious as all hell. 

I closed the door of fridge really wanting to just go back out there. "Like I said before its good I say it feels right."

"Come on man the 'Prince of Saiyan' the almighty 'God' himself what's it like?" He pushed. 

"What do you want me to say Yamacha? Vegeta's good to me he is incredibly hot in bed and he will be a great dad." I moved to go past him when he jumps down in front of me. I looked up at him. He had this unreadable smirk on his face. 

"I never pegged you being so easy as to jump the first person that asked you."

"What? Yamacha I think you have had way too much to drink." I went to push passed him since he was blocking my only way out. He grabbed my arm.

"Hey Gohan I didn't mean it like that man… Truce, okay?" He said as he brought me into a hug with his dead weight now pressed hard against me. We both stumbled back a little against the table with his weight now pressing down on me. I noticed he was in no rush to move away either, instead his eyes captured mine. He had that glazed look about him 'bedroom eyes'.

It was unsettling seeing my dad's old friend like this. With a nervous smile I spoke. "It's cool… Let's just drop it." I went to push him away. Instead of Yamacha moving away he leaned in closer. My eyes shot wide when he went to kiss me on the lips. "Yamacha you're drunk!" I pushed him back and he stumbled a little giving me ample time to get away. I composed myself before I got back to the others.

Dad and Piccolo both looked up at me as I approached. "Are you all right?" 

I smiled and nodded. "Great." Just, peachy.

What was all that shit? I hope he hasn't got some weird fantasy about me? I can see it going to be one hell of a party with him wanting to hump my leg the first chance he gets. Just great, though I should be fine if I stick with the crowd. Yamacha walked back in as if nothing happened and plonked his heavy weight down in his chair. "Hey Yamacha you look like you have had enough." Dad said with a serious tone under his friendly smile.

"Not enough, man."

"Don't worry about him Goku. His girl dumped him last month. All he's been moping about it ever since. Said everyone leaves him for someone else or has a partner and he can't get to them." Krillin explained giving a sympathetic patting on his friend's shoulder.

"Sorry to hear it. But you shouldn't get stuck into the drink. Hey will you be all right getting home." As soon as dad asked Yamacha; he looked over my way a huge smile slipped on his drunken face. Ooooh… shit- shit please don't dad! Don't do what I think you going to do! "Coz you could always grab a spare room here. I'm sure Bulma won't mind."

Nooo DAD! Shit….please say NO!

"That will be great. Thanks Goku you're the GREATEST man!" Shit. No sooner he said that he looked over at me and winked before taking a swig of his beer. I swallowed nervously with a gulp until I came to my senses. What am I worried about? I have Geta with me and dad just down the hall. I'll be fine he will sober up by the morning and it will all be forgotten. Now if I only I could believe that.

"Well, I wouldn't want you out there drinking and driving. Not in your condition." Dad explained as I get to my feet, snatching his full attention. "Are you going to bed son?"

"Yeah, I'm tired." Then I turned to Yamacha. "Geta will be up soon, so I'll wait for him up there." I stated, making it very clear that my guy would be with me very soon.  I said my good byes and left for my room with everything that had happened on my mind. Gee, I hope Geta won't be too long.  

As I passed the boys room I could hear them laughing. Well at least they're happy, getting a late night in with Bulma not around to make sure they get to bed on time. I closed my door and climbed into my cosy bed and waited for my guy. I was keen to be able to cuddle against him. Time just seemed to tick along real slowly and no prince to be seen. Getting anxious for my guy I sent a call for him through our bond.

//What's wrong!// Gee, I could feel the tension in him. I should have thought he probably thinks it has something to do with the baby.

// Nothing, just what know when are you coming to bed. I need you here with me.// I could feel him relax. I bet the bastard has that smug smile on his face. He would be able to feel my strong longing for him.

//On my way, koi//

//Good, I miss you//

//So you should!// I could hear that cocky tone even through our bond. 

//Smart ass!// It would be full blown smile now. I knew I won't have to wait long for him. I won't feel safe until he was curled up against me.

~~~

I didn't have to wait long and as soon as he entered the room I sat up. "What's up koi?" He asked.

"Nothing, I just couldn't get to sleep without you." I explained as he now pulled his top over his head. He smiled.

"Glad to hear it. I'll just take a shower. Don't start anything without me." He chuckled as he pulled the rest of his clothes off and walked into the bathroom, naked.

"It depends how long you take." I laughed. I could hear him chuckle in the next room as he turned on the taps. My eyes moved from the bathroom door to the dresser. "Rogers e-mail." I thought out loud. I crawled over to the edge of the bed and stretched out my hand to reach it. Just that little too short I had to get up to reach my laptop.    

I climbed back on the bed, plonked it on my lap and switched it on. I could hear the shower still going in the next room. He was enjoying the relaxing pressure of the heated spray. I'll have to give him a good massage later on, I thought. I smiled with the thought, when my eyes turned back to my computer. "You have mail" It let me know.

I clicked. It's from Rogers.

~@~

I thought I'd let you know. Today I had a case about a kid from your school. He is now in a serious condition in Summerset city hospital with two broken ribs, a broken arm and multiple bruising.

The boy is unconscious and we have nothing to go on as yet. Though, I have my suspicions and you know who I'm talking about. I want you to tread carefully, especially when you get back to school, and if you hear anything, report it straight away!

I'll catch you later,

James

~@~

I read it twice before I heard the shower turn off. I jumped to work and turned my laptop off and placed it back on the dresser before making a dive and climbing back under the covers.

My suspicion was that it had something to do with Kurt Benson, Matt's brother. I know he has had a few run-ins with the law with brawling and disturbing the peace. He is also suspected of dealing in drugs. I knew Rogers was concerned for me. I have a lot to think about. I nestled under the covers just as Vegeta walked out wearing nothing as always. He turned off the light and climbed under the covers, spooning me, bringing me in tight. "I love you." He purred.    

"I love you more." I whispered being rewarded with a kiss and a nip on my earlobe.

Mmmm…It felt so good to have him lying up close to me. His warm body, that powerfully beating heart, all mine. He eventually fell asleep nuzzling at my neck. I like it when he does that; it tickles. I listened to his quiet breathing, so peaceful to the ear. The evening had left me feeling unsettled and too tired to think clearly. It didn't take me long to follow him into my own dreams; in his strong arms. This is where I feel so safe and much loved.

Mmmm my koi… I love you so much.

TBC…

A/N: Sorry for the delays guys I've been sick. If you found heaps of mistakes that's my fault, not my editor's, so blame me… I posted it up as soon as I finished. With the long delays and all I wasn't sure when I'd be able to post next. Life has dumped a lot of stuff on me that needs sorting out.     

This chapter was long and drawn out, but I needed to jump a few weeks and let you know what happed in that time. I'll try get to some romance in the next chapter with Gh and Vg . I'm taking them to the flicks to watch a movie and we'll see what they get up too…could be interesting. A bit of French kissing can't hurt anyone. Or can it?  

(1)… The story, 'Illusions', begins at that point. This has a sad ending and also not edited. Sorry guys, but like I said, I don't know when I'll be online next, though nearly finished my other story. R/D  

Oh yeah, did you work out who was who in chat?

Thanks for reading

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